WELCOME TO SUMMERFIELD WALDORF SCHOOL & FARM

Request our information packet and tell us about your child. We offer preschool through high school Waldorf education on our beautiful 38-acre campus and farm in Sonoma County. The school was established in 1974 and is the only school in the state with a working Biodynamic® farm on its campus.

Come and see first hand the richness and depth of Summerfield’s curriculum where experiential learning builds students’ capacities. Experience a day in the life of Sonoma County’s oldest independent school, where academic excellence is cultivated and inspired learning takes place daily.

Thank you for considering Summerfield Waldorf as you embark on the journey of choosing a school for your family. Summerfield is uniquely positioned to engage its students and faculty, creating a learning environment that fosters the awakening consciousness and abilities of students academically, socially and artistically.

Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm welcomes both exchange students, as well as international students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 (for short- and long-term durations).

Admissions

Our community’s hearts are with all the families affected by the Southern California fires. We are here to support.

Children benefit from as much normalcy in their daily routine as possible, especially during these difficult times. Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm is offering FREE tuition for the remainder of the 2024/25 school year for Preschool-Grade 12 students who attended a Waldorf school that has been lost to the fires.

Please contact our Admissions Director for more details at admissions@summerfieldwaldorf.org

Upcoming Tour Dates:

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 9am-11am
  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | 9am-11am
  • Wednesday, April 23, 2025 | 9am-11am
  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 9am-11am
  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | 9am-11am

Join us on a guided journey through our campus, featuring an in-depth look into our PS-G12 classrooms!

Learn more about our experiential Waldorf curriculum as you explore our campus, see our teachers & classes in action, and have an opportunity to have your questions answered with a Q&A with current students, faculty, Head of School and our Admissions Director. Parents only, please.

Valentine Tea
Upcoming Dates:

• Saturday, February 8, 2025– 9:30-11am

Prospective preschool and kindergarten families are invited to join us for a magical morning in the Early Childhood Education Village! You’ll have an opportunity to meet our Early Childhood teachers, and children will be able to experience some of the many things that make our welcoming, “home away from home” programs so unique: singing Valentine songs, hearing stories, creating special crafts, and making new friends.

Morning on the Farm
Upcoming Dates:

• Saturday, March 29, 2025– 9:30-11am

Prospective preschool and kindergarten families are invited to join us for a morning social on our Biodynamic® farm! You’ll have an opportunity to meet our Early Childhood teachers, and children will be able to experience some of the many things that make our farm such a magical place: visiting the animals, watching a puppet show, hearing stories, snack time and making new friends!

2025 Summer Camps Registration Now Open!

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Farm Camp

Farm Camp at Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm is an opportunity for children to connect with nature while living in the rhythms of a working farm. The day is designed to inspire a love of nature and the outdoors. Activities include gathering eggs, planting in the garden, picking berries and vegetables, and cooking delicious organic snacks, crafts, games, songs and stories. Offered as two age-specific programs: age 4- 5 years and ages 6-11 years.*Please be sure to select the correct age group when registering.*

Circus & Aerial Camps

Run away and join the circus this summer! Circus Waldissima is excited to announce that we will be offering a Summer Camp program. Dust off your juggling balls, shake out your leotards and get ready for 5 weeks of acrobatic fun, led by experienced circus arts instructor, Rose MacDonald, and a talented team of circus instructors. All classes are taught in and around our big blue and red circus tent. Circus Camp is offered as three age-specific programs: ages 6-8 years, ages 9-14 years, ages 10-16 years for aerial camp. Please be sure to select the correct age group when registering.

Trapeze Camp

Open to ages 7 to adult. Registration is for a week-long camp; no drop-in availability.
Flying Trapeze is the closest you can get to flying! Come and experience a week of thrilling skill building and individualized lessons to help all participants progress and experience this amazing circus art. Join us for a week of Flying Trapeze on a full sized trapeze rig right here on Summerfield’s campus.

Aftercare

Our Aftercare begins right after camp ends at 1pm and runs until 3:30pm. Registration is for the full week and hours thus we are not able to accommodate exceptions or drop ins. Refunds are not available for aftercare.

Upcoming Community Enrichment Events

The Art of Fermentation

Thursdays, January 23-March 6
9:00am-10:30am
$245 6-class series, $50 per drop-in
Presented by Farm Studio; Led by Chef Vince Perovic

Intro, cultural history & tasting⁠
What is KOJI? Miso and other Koji magic⁠
Acidic fermentation and making vinegar⁠
Kombucha, soda, and ginger beer⁠
Lacto-fermentation, making kimchi and sauerkraut⁠
Brine, pulling it all together, tasting our creations⁠

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Biography Workshop

February 1, 2025: 10am- 3pm
February 2, 2025: 10am-1 pm
Fee: $135 (includes Eventbrite fees) for both sessions

‘A Window into your Soul and Spirit’ led by Dr. Karen Nani Apana. Uncover archetypal patterns in your life, revealing spiritual gifts and insights through significant life events. Through guided exercises, intuitive art, and journal writing, you will:

Reflect on childhood and adult experiences
Identify key life events (births, deaths, career changes, etc.)
Chart your biography for ongoing self-exploration

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Family Games Night & Soup Potluck

Friday, February 7
4:30pm-7:30pm

Bring your favorite board game or card game to play
Learn new games by playing with others
Bring soup or buns/bread to share & your utensils/serving ware
No charge to attend. Fun & playing games together = priceless!

Basket Weaving Workshop

Saturday, February 22
10am-2pm
Cost: $45. Willow whips will be provided
Location: Three Springs Community Farm

Weave a basket from locally grown yellow willow
Spoke & twining base, build up side, form a completed basket
No previous experience necessary
Adult class; students 13 years + may participate
Bring pruners and a lunch

Register directly with Ronni Sands

Eurythmy Performance

Thursday, February 27
6:30-8:00 pm
Online Price $10/student; $20/adult
Door Price: $15/student; $25/adult
Summerfield Waldorf in Sophia Hall

Join us for an enchanting evening of movement and music from Eurythmy Spring Valley Ensemble. Immerse yourself in the beauty of eurythmy, a unique form of expressive movement. Presented by Language of the Heart Anthroposophical Society Branch and Summerfield Waldorf School & Farm. More

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